Short Titles as EnactedShort TitleLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017Short Titles as Passed SenateShort Titles SenateLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017SSenateShort Titles as Passed HouseShort Titles House of RepresentativesLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017HHouseShort Titles as IntroducedLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017Official Title as IntroducedTo provide support for law enforcement agency efforts to protect the mental health and well-being of law enforcement officers, and for other purposes.Display TitleLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017(Extracted from GPO) Short Titles as Passed HouseLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017HHouse(Extracted from GPO) Short Titles as Reported to HouseLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017HHouse(Extracted from GPO) Short Titles as IntroducedLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017INSusanW.BrooksR52129B001284B001284Rep. Brooks, Susan W. [R-IN-5][Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 73 (Friday, April 28, 2017)]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]By Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana:H.R. 2228.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article 1, Section 8, Clause 18--To make all Laws whichshall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution theforegoing Powers, and to all other Powers vested by thisConstitution in the Government of the United States, or inany Department or Officer thereof.[Page H2972]]]>Became Public Law No: 115-113.https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2228/text/plPublic Law No: 115-1132018-01-10U003172017-04-28Discharged from2017-12-22T03:36:57ZReferred to2017-11-29T18:39:52ZStandingSenatessju00Judiciary Committeehsju08Referred to2017-05-11T18:12:17ZCrime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security SubcommitteeReported by2017-11-28T22:13:54ZMarkup by2017-10-12T20:05:38ZReferred to2017-04-28T13:01:00ZStandingHousehsju00Judiciary CommitteeH. Rept. 115-428DFL2017-04-282320D000627ButlerDemings10D000627ValTrueRep. Demings, Val Butler [D-FL-10]RGA2017-04-282121C001093Collins9C001093DougTrueRep. Collins, Doug [R-GA-9]DNJ2017-04-28P00009615108050J.PASCRELL9P000096WILLIAMTrueRep. Pascrell, Bill, Jr. [D-NJ-9]RWA2017-04-28R00057818108212G.Reichert8R000578DavidTrueRep. Reichert, David G. [R-WA-8]RPA2017-05-042052M0011818125Meehan7M001181PatrickFalseRep. Meehan, Patrick [R-PA-7]RMO2017-05-041656G0005468014GRAVES6G000546SAMFalseRep. Graves, Sam [R-MO-6]RCO2017-05-04L00056418347863Lamborn5L000564DougFalseRep. Lamborn, Doug [R-CO-5]RCA2017-05-042103C001094Cook8C001094PaulFalseRep. Cook, Paul [R-CA-8]DCA2017-05-04S0011932104Swalwell15S001193EricFalseRep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]RWV2017-05-16J0002972278H.Jenkins3J000297EvanFalseRep. Jenkins, Evan H. [R-WV-3]RPA2017-05-182346S001199Smucker16S001199LloydFalseRep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-16]DIL2017-05-182190K000385L.Kelly2K000385RobinFalseRep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2]RMO2017-05-182137W000812Wagner2W000812AnnFalseRep. Wagner, Ann [R-MO-2]DAZ2017-05-182099S001191Sinema9S001191KyrstenFalseRep. Sinema, Kyrsten [D-AZ-9]RFL2017-05-182115Y000065S.Yoho3Y000065TedFalseRep. Yoho, Ted S. [R-FL-3]DWI2017-05-1814988216K000188KIND3K000188RONFalseRep. Kind, Ron [D-WI-3]RIN2017-05-18R00059220177943Rokita4R000592ToddFalseRep. Rokita, Todd [R-IN-4]ROH2017-05-1820478105S001187Stivers15S001187SteveFalseRep. Stivers, Steve [R-OH-15]ROH2017-05-181868091C000266CHABOT1C000266STEVEFalseRep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1]DOH2017-06-0681071756R000577RYAN13R000577TIMFalseRep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13]RKY2017-06-15R0003959777957ROGERS5R000395HAROLDFalseRep. Rogers, Harold [R-KY-5]RCA2017-06-152228K000387Knight25K000387StephenFalseRep. Knight, Stephen [R-CA-25]DNJ2017-06-292338G000583Gottheimer5G000583JoshFalseRep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]RPA2017-09-182054B0012698129Barletta11B001269LouFalseRep. Barletta, Lou [R-PA-11]DMI2017-09-25C0007142297999CONYERS13C000714JOHNFalseRep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13]RIN2017-09-25H0010742327Hollingsworth9H001074TreyFalseRep. Hollingsworth, Trey [R-IN-9]RSC2017-09-26N0001902361Norman5N000190RalphFalseRep. Norman, Ralph [R-SC-5]RKS2017-10-0379501921J000290Jenkins2J000290LynnFalseRep. Jenkins, Lynn [R-KS-2]DTX2017-10-10588J0000328174JACKSON LEE18J000032SHEILAFalseRep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]RFL2017-10-11C0011072235Curbelo26C001107CarlosFalseRep. Curbelo, Carlos [R-FL-26]DMA2017-10-31M0011962246Moulton6M001196SethFalseRep. Moulton, Seth [D-MA-6]RCA2017-11-14W0008202232Walters45W000820MimiFalseRep. Walters, Mimi [R-CA-45]115-113Public Law1152017-04-29T03:11:48ZCrime and Law EnforcementCongressional oversightGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment studies and investigationsHealth promotion and preventive careLaw enforcement officersMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMental healthRight of privacyWorker safety and healthCrime and Law Enforcement115SCRSIdentical billHouseRelated bill867Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.2017-05-17H.R. 2228, Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017https://www.cbo.gov/publication/533262017-11-16T13:31:18Z61511111212131111111111111https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2228/text/plPublic Law No: 115-113President2018-01-10Became Public Law No: 115-113.2House floor actionsE40000https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2228/text/plPublic Law No: 115-113BecameLaw2018-01-10Became Public Law No: 115-113.9Library of Congress36000President2018-01-10Signed by President.2House floor actionsE30000BecameLaw2018-01-10Signed by President.9Library of Congress36000Floor2017-12-29Presented to President.2House floor actionsE20000President2017-12-29Presented to President.9Library of Congress280002017-12-220SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Floor2017-12-210SenatePassed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.FloorFloor2017-12-21Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.9Library of Congress170002017-12-21ssju00Judiciary Committeehttps://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-163/senate-section/page/S8279S82790SenateSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8279)Dischargehttps://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-163/senate-section/page/S8279S8279Committee2017-12-21ssju00Judiciary CommitteeSenate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8279)9Library of Congress145002017-11-29ssju00Judiciary Committee0SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.IntroReferral17:52:15Floor2017-11-28Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.2House floor actionsH3831017:52:13https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-163/house-section/page/H9449H9449Floor2017-11-28On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H9449)2House floor actionsH3730017:52:13https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-163/house-section/page/H9449H9449Floor2017-11-28Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H9449)9Library of Congress800017:21:16https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/2228H.R. 2228Floor2017-11-28DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2228.2House floor actionsH8D00017:21:14https://www.congress.gov/congressional-record/volume-163/house-section/page/H9449-9454H9449-9454Floor2017-11-28Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H9449-9454)2House floor actionsH3000017:21:01Floor2017-11-28Mr. Goodlatte moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.2House floor actionsH30300Calendars2017-11-28Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 317.2House floor actionsH12410https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/115th-congress/house-report/428H. Rept. 115-428Committee2017-11-28hsju00Judiciary CommitteeReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.2House floor actionsH12200https://www.congress.gov/congressional-report/115th-congress/house-report/428H. Rept. 115-428Committee2017-11-28hsju00Judiciary CommitteeReported by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 115-428.9Library of Congress50002017-10-12hsju00Judiciary Committee1House committee actionsOrdered to be Reported by Voice Vote.Committee2017-10-12hsju00Judiciary Committee1House committee actionsCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.Committee2017-05-11hsju08Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security Subcommittee1House committee actionsReferred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security, and Investigations.CommitteeIntroReferral2017-04-28hsju00Judiciary CommitteeReferred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.2House floor actionsH11100IntroReferral2017-04-28Introduced in House9Library of CongressIntro-HIntroReferral2017-04-28Introduced in House9Library of Congress1000HRHouse1.0.02019-02-15T22:38:29Z2017-04-282017-10-03T21:21:39ZIntroduced in HouseLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers.

The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) program to include establishing peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.

DOJ must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop educational resources for mental health providers regarding the culture of law enforcement agencies and therapies for mental health issues common to law enforcement officers.

]]>2017-04-28T04:00:00ZIntroduced in House002017-11-282018-03-06T20:53:41ZPassed House amendedLaw Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers.

The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program to include establishing peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.

(Sec. 3) DOJ must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop educational resources for mental health providers regarding the culture of law enforcement agencies and therapies for mental health issues common to law enforcement officers.

(Sec. 4) DOJ must also: (1) review existing crisis hotlines, recommend improvements, and research annual mental health checks; (2) examine the mental health and wellness needs of federal officers; (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers; and (4) report to Congress on findings and final recommendations.

]]>2017-11-28T14:06:53ZPassed House amended362017-12-212018-03-12T18:37:29ZPassed Senate without amendment(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 28, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers.

The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program to include establishing peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.

(Sec. 3) DOJ must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop educational resources for mental health providers regarding the culture of law enforcement agencies and therapies for mental health issues common to law enforcement officers.

(Sec. 4) DOJ must also: (1) review existing crisis hotlines, recommend improvements, and research annual mental health checks; (2) examine the mental health and wellness needs of federal officers; (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers; and (4) report to Congress on findings and final recommendations.

]]>2017-12-21T16:18:09ZPassed Senate without amendment822018-01-102018-03-12T21:13:19ZPublic Law(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on November 28, 2017. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 2017

(Sec. 2) This bill directs the Department of Justice (DOJ) to report on Department of Defense and Department of Veterans Affairs mental health practices and services that could be adopted by law enforcement agencies.

Additionally, DOJ's Office of Community Oriented Policing Services must report on programs to address the psychological health and well-being of law enforcement officers.

The bill amends the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to expand the allowable use of grant funds under the Community Oriented Policing Services program to include establishing peer mentoring mental health and wellness pilot programs within state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies.

(Sec. 3) DOJ must coordinate with the Department of Health and Human Services to develop educational resources for mental health providers regarding the culture of law enforcement agencies and therapies for mental health issues common to law enforcement officers.

(Sec. 4) DOJ must also: (1) review existing crisis hotlines, recommend improvements, and research annual mental health checks; (2) examine the mental health and wellness needs of federal officers; (3) ensure that recommendations, resources, or programs under this bill protect the privacy of participating officers; and (4) report to Congress on findings and final recommendations.

]]>2018-01-11T04:59:58ZPublic Law49Law Enforcement Mental Health and Wellness Act of 20172228text/xmlENPursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.Congressional Research Service, Library of CongressThis file contains bill summaries and statuses for federal legislation. A bill summary describes the most significant provisions of a piece of legislation and details the effects the legislative text may have on current law and federal programs. Bill summaries are authored by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) of the Library of Congress. As stated in Public Law 91-510 (2 USC 166 (d)(6)), one of the duties of CRS is "to prepare summaries and digests of bills and resolutions of a public general nature introduced in the Senate or House of Representatives". For more information, refer to the User Guide that accompanies this file.